Sea Fishing Tackle Review: The Shakespeare Tidewater 60 Surf Reel
Sunday, March 13th, 2011When I set out with my sea fishing tackle on an escapade to one of our nation’s remarkable fishing locations, it always reminds me of how fortunate we are in the UK to be blessed with our long and rich institution of angling. Oftentimes, it seems like I am a part of a multi-century continuum of incalculable fishers who have ventured out on the beachfront and attempted to reap piscine riches from the water. But that’s enough lyricism! I am a passionate fisherman and am really serious about the fishing tackle I purchase. Due to the fact that my financial resources are limited, I seek out gear at bargain prices for my tackle box. Recently, I’ve run across quite a nice surf reel, the Shakespeare Tidewater 60. Here are my thoughts on it.
Key Features of the Tidewater Surf Reel
This reel is part of Shakespeare’s range of saltwater-resistant front drag reels. It is chocked with numerous high quality features as well as superior specifics, which includes a reinforced graphite body that resists deterioration; it also has a precision-manufactured anodised spool. I would rather have a front drag since I like for the drag control knob on the top of the spool. A front drag reel is typically much stronger than a rear drag model; this is because the gears are fewer in number and thus, the probability of malfunctioning is lessened, a great aspect! The fishing reel does have an extra spool, and also is capable of holding 130 meters of 20 lb test line.
Additional Facts on the Shakespeare Tidewater 60
The Tidewater 60 also features one ball bearing, and has a comfortable counterbalanced handle. Shakespeare has really covered everything-the fishing reel additionally has 210 meters of Stren 17 lb test monofilament line included with the deal-a real discount. The gear ratio is 4.5:1. As sea fishing tackle goes, this unique reel is chocked with beneficial elements; this would entail a machined, anodised aluminium spool plus a smooth, multi-disc drag system. It weighs about 550 grams. The reel easily adapts to left- or right-handed wind, a feature I appreciate, because I’m left-handed. Be expecting to pay roughly